I have almost 10 years of criminal law experience as a former prosecutor of Allegheny County. I currently specialize in education law, including special education, juvenile delinquency, disability law, and criminal defense

Former Public Defender trial attorney. 25 years of courtroom experience. Suburban office with a professional but personal touch. "This attorney has integrity and experience and takes pride in his work. He is very accessible and is a hard working individual." We handle Criminal Defense, DUI, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Transfers, Personal Injury and Civil Claims. We are flexible and can meet clients during evening hours. Our fees are realistic and we care about our clients. Email or call us.

Divorce and other family law problems do not need to devastate you financially or ruin your relationship with your children.

Our office offers a free initial telephone appointment. Detailed, client specific consultations are also available. Call my office toll-free at 1-844-VARI-LAW (1-844-827-4529) or our main office in Pittsburgh at 412-281-9906 to learn how we can help you resolve your family law or divorce issues.

Steven C. Townsend is a graduate of Indiana State University (B.A. Criminal Justice) and University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., Civil Litigation Program). He serves as a Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania District Court and was a member of the Conflict Attorney Panel for Beaver County.He is a speaker and instructor for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Criminal Law Update, which is held each year to inform update and inform other members of the bar of recent and important changes in criminal law and he serves on the Veteran’s Court Task Force. He...

I received my Bachelors Degree from the University of Notre Dame and my Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University. My law practice focuses on Estate Administration, Planning, and Probate. In addition, I practice Family Law - Divorce, Custody, Equitable Distribution, Juvenile, and other Family Law matters. Contact my office to set up a consultation.

Attorney Brandon K. Meyer has been practicing law since 2006. He received his law degree from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law in 2005. Prior to that, he graduated magna cum laude with a political science degree from Allegheny College in 2002.
After graduating from law school, Attorney Meyer clerked for the Honorable John D. Kuhn, President Judge of the Adams County Court of Common Pleas in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Upon completing his clerkship, Attorney Meyer joined a general civil practice firm in Gettysburg and practiced law there for three years. ...

The Law Office of Bradley M. Ophaug focuses on zealously advocating for clients while working through the issues that are most important to the clients' interests.
Graduate of the University of Northern Colorado and Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad School of Law.

Dave Wenger was born in Lorain, Ohio. He was raised in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He received his bachelor’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania in 2002. He obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Widener University School of Law and was admitted to practice law in 2011. While at Widener University School of Law, he was a member of the Widener Law Review, Moot Court Honor Society, the Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society, and was a law clerk for the Honorable John F. Wagner Jr. After doing a variety of legal work upon graduation, Attorney Wenger...

Terry is a criminal trial attorney who has represented defendants in cases involving minor traffic offenses to aggravated murder. He encourages potential clients to call him for a free consultation. His litigation experience also includes juvenile, misdemeanor and domestic relations practice.

Kerith Strano Taylor, Esquire, has been practicing family law in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania since 2001 and has served as Guardian ad Litem for Jefferson County since 2004. Kerith has been an active member of the Statewide Children's Roundtable Initiative, since it was created by Supreme Court Justice Max Baer in 2006. She currently sits on the Jefferson County Children’s Roundtable, the regional Leadership Roundtable 7, and the Statewide Children’s Roundtable. In addition, Kerith served on the Children’s Roundtable Summit Planning Committee in 2009 and 2010.
Kerith was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to the Juvenile Court...

Attorney Douglas Campbell is a graduate of internationally ranked Top 100 Law School Michigan State College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate in the field of Criminal Law. Earning a degree in finance and top honors from Clarion University he then worked as an accountant for several multi-million dollar companies in Philadelphia. Returning to his roots, Attorney Campbell has chosen to return to central Pennsylvania and assists hundreds of clients each year with a wide range of legal issues. "Personal, Professional Service at Affordable Prices." This is what you want from your attorney....

Morgan M. Madden focuses her practice on family law, criminal law, and general litigation. A native of rural Bradford County, Pennsylvania and now a Centre County resident, she is passionate about effectively serving the people of the Centre Region. After receiving dual Bachelors of Arts degrees in Political Science and Public Relations from the Pennsylvania State University, Morgan went on to graduate from the Widener University Delaware School of Law. During her time there, Morgan gained recognition as a Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior Fellow for her pro bono and volunteer work. She served as both an American...

Attorney Helen Stolinas has been practicing in the field of criminal defense and trying cases for over 25 years. She has represented thousands of individuals in matters ranging in seriousness from summary and misdemeanor offenses, up to and including capital homicides.

Helen began her career in the Bradford County Office of the Public Defender, first as Assistant and eventually being promoted to Chief of that office. Helen became involved with the Public Defender’s Association of Pennsylvania, and served as President of that organization.

In January, 2016, Helen joined The Mazza Law Group, where she continues to practice Criminal Defense, as...

Lee Ciccarelli is the founder of Ciccarelli Law Offices: a Pennsylvania Litigation Law Firm focusing in Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and Family Law matters. Ciccarelli Law firm takes on tough cases and fights for clients when they need it the most. ...

For the last 21 years, I have helped many clients with a variety of legal matters. I understand the stress and anxiety that a client goes through in the midst of these life changing events. My practice focuses on divorce, custody, support, bankruptcy and estate planning as well as estate administration. I have extensive trial experience, but I am committed to helping each client resolve their matters out of court whenever possible.

Focusing on each client's particular needs and desires, in addition to a deep commitment to client service, is the foundation of my practice. Listening and working together with the...

I am a former Senior Deputy District Attorney with personal experience in over 10,000 court cases, ranging from minor traffic offenses to homicide. Over the past 25+ years of practice I have worked with thousands of police officers and have appeared in court on countless occasions. We know the system and all of the tricks the police use to gain an advantage. Few attorneys possess my firm’s background and extensive experience in this area of the law.

I have been practicing Bankruptcy since 1999 and have helped thousands of...

Since 1992, Tim George has pursued justice for car accident victims and defended the freedom of people accused of DUI & other criminal offenses in Pennsylvania.

Tim has an AV-Preeminent rating by his peers through Martindale Hubbell and a 10.0 rating with Avvo based upon peer endorsements and more than 100 client reviews.

Tim is a former Erie County assistant district attorney and trial counsel (prosecutor) in the U.S. Army. In 2009, Tim deployed to Iraq as an Army lawyer. He has been included on the Pennsylvania Super Lawyer list since 2016.

Phyllis Bookspan is a highly respected and experienced attorney with over 35 years experience. She founded Bookspan Family Law, LLC (BFL) with the goal to do family law differently--to present a holistic option for clients undergoing perhaps the second worst trauma in their lives and to help them get through it with the the best result, the least emotional angst. We believe in tamping down the fires rather than fueling them, but that does not mean that we don't fight hard for you in every aspect of your case-...

Melissa M. Boyd is a partner with High Swartz LLP. She concentrates her practice on family law. She advocates in various areas including, but not limited to, divorce, pre-nuptial and post-divorce agreements, child custody and support, equitable distribution, alimony, adoptions, protection from abuse and juvenile law. She has dedicated much of her professional career to preserving the rights of children and their families.She is a frequent presenter on family law topics for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the Family Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Montgomery Bar Association.

I have been a full time criminal defense lawyer for 29 years. I have tried numerous jury trials and I am Rule 801 qualified to handle death penalty cases. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has specific guidelines as to who can handle the most serious cases. Very few lawyers have the experience or training to handle these case. I do. I can handle your criminal case. Call me.

PhilosophyAttorney Jefferis is a firm believer in the adage “knowledge is power”. Attorney Jefferis is passionate about staying apprised of changes in the legal field and feels that knowledge is essential to providing effective representation for his clients.

Personal BackgroundAttorney Jefferis began his legal career directly out of high school working with a law firm in Wilmington, DE. Attorney Jefferis earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware while working full time. Attorney Jefferis focused his studies at the University of Delaware as well as Widener School of Law on criminal defense and death penalty appeals.

Before opening my private practice in 1987, I was a former Deputy Attorney General in Pennsylvania and Prosecutor in Atlantic County, New Jersey. My passion for justice and my commitment to clients have made me a well-respected criminal defense advocate, well known for upholding the best interests of the people I represent.

I understand that finding yourself in legal trouble is frightening, and you put an enormous amount of faith in the attorney you hire to represent you. In return, you deserve to be treated as more than just another case. It’s important to me to treat each client with respect,...

Attorney Fahnestock is passionate about protecting the rights of others and assuring the checks and balances in the court system are upheld so everyone is treated fairly.

Attorney Fahnestock is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he focused on criminal law. After graduating from Penn State, he attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and was an Associate Editor for Law Review. While in Law School he spent time working with the State Appellate Defenders Office re-testing firearm and forensic evidence for convicted defendants.

When outside of work, Attorney Fahnestock enjoys going to the gym, Penn State football, and staying...

Scott MacNair is a graduate of the Villanova University School of Law. He began his legal career in 1998 with the Pennsylvania State Education Association where he specialized in labor and education law. In 1999, he obtained a judicial clerkship with a Court of Common Pleas Judge, the Honorable Linda K.M. Ludgate, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. In 2001, Scott obtained employment as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. In 2004, he was promoted to Chief of Narcotics with the District Attorney’s Office. In 2005, he was promoted to Deputy District...

Joseph Lento is a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney at Lento Law Firm. He devotes himself to defending his clients in criminal cases, no matter how difficult the situation. He works closely with each individual client to customize his or her defense. Being faced with criminal charges can be stressful, and he is dedicated to helping clients achieve positive results in these difficult situations. Lento, a Philadelphia native, earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Villanova University before graduating with his juris doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law. He then began practicing law in both Pennsylvania and...

Steve E. Jarmon is a partner at Lamb McErlane PC and has spent his entire legal career practicing Criminal Law in Chester County, PA and the Greater Philadelphia Area. His primary focus in defending the rights of his clients is to provide open, honest and straightforward legal representation. He is sincerely proud of his dedication to his clients and his reputation in the legal community is unparalleled. Steve has unique experience as a criminal defense attorney because he has worked on both sides of the courtroom. Before he moved into criminal defense, Steve worked as a prosecutor for the...

Michael Hollinger is an attorney with over 21 years experience in providing aggressive yet compassionate legal representation. Mr. Hollinger is the principal at the Law Office of Michael Hollinger (est. 2009) where he continues to focus on defending those whose legal rights - and freedoms - are jeopardized. He has represented adults and juveniles at the pretrial, trial and post-trial levels. He has litigated major felony trials with highly successful results.

Attorney Hollinger also represents husbands and wives, mothers and fathers in the complex areas of Family Law. He provides passionate representation in divorce, custody, child...

Patrick Link is a Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer who represents people charged with DUI, simple drug possession, drug possession with intent to deliver (PWID), drug conspiracy, illegal possession of firearms, assault, robbery, theft, homicide and numerous other criminal offenses. He defends individuals in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. Mr. Link practices exclusively as a criminal defense attorney and brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of criminal proceedings from the initial hearings involving bail, through preliminary hearing, to trial before either judge or jury. He also represents individuals for violations of probation, post-sentence motions and...

Bucks County criminal defense attorney Richard R. Fink is both highly experienced and dedicated to seeking the best possible outcome for clients who face the complete range of possible criminal charges, from felonies, homicides and drug charges to summary offenses. His combination of experience with the criminal justice system and his dedication and expertise allows him to pursue creative approaches that have resulted in dismissals, acquittals, reduced charges and alternative penalties in all types of criminal cases. He has tried every type of criminal case, from mass murder trials to trials for summary offenses and traffic tickets.

I have devoted my career to defending individual’s rights. I have defended hundreds of clients in serious felony and misdemeanor cases including but not limited to aggravated assault, rape, robbery, burglary, drug crimes, domestic violence and driving under the influence (DUI). As both a private criminal defense attorney and former Delaware County Public Defender, I have facilitated client’s acceptance into first time offender and rehabilitation programs such as Accelerated Rehabilitation Diversionary (ARD) and Drug Treatment Court. As a former Delaware County Public Defender, I became seasoned in defending clients charged with drug related crimes such as possession of a...

I have been practicing law in the Lehigh Valley since 1986. When I first arrived in Bethlehem, I took the larger firm route and was employed by larger firms for the first half of my legal career. When I opened my private "solo" practice, for the first time, I truly understood what it meant to be an attorney and "counselor" at law. I understand that retaining the services of an attorney can be emotionally exhausting and an incredibly trying time. I know and understand that your legal matter is of great importance to...

Arik Benari was born and raised in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and proudly pursued his entire education in Pennsylvania. A graduate of Akiba Academy in Merion Station, Arik attended the University of Pittsburgh undergraduate program. He graduated with honors in three years with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric and Public Argument.

Mr. Benari entered the business management world during his undergraduate studies with experience managing union labor in the wholesale and retail industries. He then managed and drove the opening of two retail start-ups during the two years between his undergraduate and legal studies.

James Munnelly is a criminal defense attorney at Ciccarelli Law Offices in West Chester, Philadelphia. James fights diligently to get the best possible outcome in each case for his clients. He believes individuals facing criminal charges should have qualified and competent legal counsel to help them build a strong defense. James Munnelly studied political science at Elizabethtown College where he graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in 2009. He then earned his Juris Doctor at Widener University of Law in Delaware, where he graduated with a pro bono distinction. To achieve this honor, James performed at least 50...

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